By Prisca Sam-Duru
Lagos – At the heart of Nigerian art lies a tradition of mentorship and innovation, themes brought vividly to life in Reflections, the latest exhibition at 202 Gallery, Ikoyi, Lagos.
The show, which opened November 15 and runs until December 19, 2025, presents a stunning collection of works by 27 members of the Guild of Professional Artists of Nigeria (GFA).
The exhibition underscores the Guild’s long-standing culture of nurturing talent, pairing established masters with emerging voices in a creative conversation across generations. Sculptures, paintings, and mixed media works reveal how influence and technique blend to shape the future of Nigerian art.
Among the standout pieces are Sam Ebohon’s luminous acrylic paintings on plexiglass, George Edozie’s impressionist compositions exploring social and political themes, and Olajide Salako’s emotive portraits. Works by Ben Ibebe, Emeka Nwagbara, Olisa Nwadiogbu, and Wande George further showcase the diversity of perspectives within the Guild.
For younger artists, the exhibition is both a platform and a mentorship ground. Elizabeth Ekpetorson’s paintings invite reflections on self-acceptance, while Abinoro’s spoon-crafted deer sculpture demonstrates how ordinary materials can be transformed into extraordinary art.
Speaking on the exhibition’s essence, gallery manager Majid Biggar noted, that Reflections is more than an exhibition—it is a testament to the evolving dialogue between past and present, tradition and innovation, and the enduring spirit of Nigerian creativity, adding that it offers viewers a chance to witness the meeting of experience and experimentation, mastery and curiosity, in a space that reflects both heritage and innovation.
